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BMW 118

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LS12 UHBMOT history

LS12 UHB is a blue diesel BMW 118 first used on 14 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 157,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
157,359 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 UHB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 UHB was last recorded at 157,359 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,301 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
10,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,359 miles
  • 2025 – 145,473 miles
  • 2024 – 135,445 miles
  • 2023 – 126,464 miles
  • 2022 – 117,376 miles
  • 2021 – 106,989 miles
  • 2020 – 102,596 miles
  • 2019 – 87,656 miles
  • 2018 – 74,746 miles
  • 2017 – 69,389 miles
  • 2016 – 56,765 miles
  • 2015 – 46,621 miles
  • 2014 – 34,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,359 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,359 miles (+58)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    157,359 miles
    Test number
    983153991958
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail157,301 miles (+11,828)2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,301 miles
    Test number
    195270798345
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass145,473 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,473 miles
    Test number
    895611080442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail145,473 miles (+10,028)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,473 miles
    Test number
    244641363221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass135,445 miles (+8,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,445 miles
    Test number
    345377728787
    • AdvisoryNearside DRL inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2.2mm Run flat (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge min 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass126,464 miles (+9,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,464 miles
    Test number
    842025330351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,376 miles (+10,387)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    651382181551
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass106,989 miles (+4,393)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    106,989 miles
    Test number
    507210040458
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass102,596 miles (+14,940)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,596 miles
    Test number
    709657166777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    576333241103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Fail87,656 miles (+12,910)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,656 miles
    Test number
    291091041395
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass74,746 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,746 miles
    Test number
    555981022500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,389 miles (+12,624)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,389 miles
    Test number
    311542814195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,765 miles (+10,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    572677824422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass46,621 miles (+12,433)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,621 miles
    Test number
    544263963774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    408874814330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,188 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,188 miles
    Test number
    845904414322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS12 UHB

Does LS12 UHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 UHB is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 UHB?
The MOT on LS12 UHB is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 UHB done?
LS12 UHB was recorded at 157,359 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 10,909 miles a year.
Has LS12 UHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 UHB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 UHB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 UHB find?
LS12 UHB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (205/55/16), and 3 more.

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